Jersey City Boy With Cancer Leads Parade As Honorary Police Officer
Parth Patel is being celebrated for his bravery as he receives home hospice care for cancer.
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Parth Patel is being celebrated for his bravery as he receives home hospice care for cancer.
The proposed registry, managed by the Center for Disease Control, would allow firefighters to release information about their cancers so that health researchers could find potential connections.
Virtual reality is just not for the gaming world as doctors are using it to help treat cancer patients.
Instead of the common biopsy, doctors have been working on blood tests that can detect a cancer recurrence at the earliest, most treatable stage.
Scientists, oncologists, donors and patients plan to gather at Howard University for the daylong event.
Doctors, patients and politicians are meeting at the Vatican to discuss breakthroughs and future treatments.
Acne can be embarrassing and annoying, but now there may be a deadly disease associated with the skin condition.
You can buy it over the counter, it relieves pain, reduces inflammation, protects against heart attack and stroke, and now researchers say it may be able to prevent some types cancer.
Around 70 patients, all diagnosed with different types of metastatic cancer, participated in a trial run of the drug Opdivo -- a treatment which is believed to enable the body's own immune system to fight off cancer.
It's a blessed holiday season for 12-year-old Gracie West from Freehold, who just learned her cancer is in remission.
Each week, around 120 pets come to the Animal Medical Center's cancer institute on the Upper East Side, where they receive advanced cancer care -- similar to how humans are treated.
It's official: Ham, sausage and other processed meats can lead to colon, stomach and other cancers -- and red meat is probably cancer-causing, too.
Last year, while training for the TCS New York City Marathon, the 34-year-old was diagnosed with thyroid cancer.
The 2010 James Zardoga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act will start expiring next month if Congress doesn't act.
"I'm ready for anything and looking forward to a new adventure," said Carter, appearing upbeat and making jokes as he openly talked about his cancer during a news conference.
Former President Jimmy Carter announced he has been diagnosed with cancer in a brief statement issued Wednesday.
The Valerie Fund, which helps children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders, is hoping to raise $1 million when it holds its annual walk and 5K run Saturday at Verona Park in Verona, New Jersey.
The Valerie Fund, which helps children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders, is hoping to raise $1 million when it holds its annual walk and 5K run Saturday at Verona Park in Verona, New Jersey.
For thousands of these children and their families, it's helped provide comfort and healing close to their New Jersey homes.
For the youngest, child life specialists try to offset the grind of cancer therapy.
The Valerie Fund, which helps children diagnosed with cancer and blood disorders, is hoping to raise $1 million when it holds its annual walk and 5K run Saturday at Verona Park in Vernoa, New Jersey.
Worries have mounted that certain artificial turf fields may be linked to a growing number of cancer cases in young athletes.
The teen, identified in court documents only as Cassandra C., said she is being released from the Connecticut Children's Medical Center on Monday.
Lori Berlin said she was tested for a gene mutation that indicates susceptibility to breast cancer after connecting for the first time with a cousin who was diagnosed with cancer.
Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie revealed Tuesday that she has undergone more preventive surgery, having her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in hopes of reducing her risk of cancer.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
Among the 8 deceased Israeli hostages whose remains are yet to be returned from Gaza is soldier and U.S. citizen Itay Chen.
CBS News New York is teaming up with Wegmans Food Markets and local food banks during our "Season Of Giving Check Out Hunger" campaign.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
A family is mourning after after a beloved brother and son was found dead in Crown Heights on Saturday night. The NYPD is still looking for the person responsible.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa are vying to become NYC mayor, the chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
Brunson scored 31 points and Karl-Anthony Towns added 20 and 15 rebounds as the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss, 128-116 on Sunday night.
Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey had 26, and the 76ers defeated the Nets 129-105 on Sunday night.
Rookie Matthew Schaefer and Simon Holmstrom in the final minutes on Sunday, helping the Islanders rally for a 3-2 win.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Political expert J.C. Polanco talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about proposals to make buses free, implement city-run grocery stores and affordable housing proposals, and whether or not the mayor of New York City can actually implement those things, and if so, how.
The latest polls show Democratic Mikie Sherrill leading over Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a closer look at the race.
Early voting is over, and Tuesday marks
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says Election Day looks beautiful, but there is a threat of more rain later in the week.
